Fujifilm JX550 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 8 months before the D-Lux 6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the D-Lux 6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Leica D-Lux 6. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 versus Leica D-Lux 6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the D-Lux 6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and D-Lux 6.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.